Boone High School is a public high school located in Boone, Iowa, United States. The school's mascot is the Toreadors, and their colors are red and green. It is part of the Boone Community School District.
Serving 704 students in grades 9-12, Boone High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boone High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Boone, IA, encompassing approximately 74.9 square miles. The typical drive from various points within the zone to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Boone High School's student population of 704 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
704 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Expect the BEST, Achieve SUCCESS
School Rankings
Boone High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boone High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#793 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Red
School Mascot
Toreador
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boone High School's ranking?
Boone High School is ranked #793 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Boone High School often compared to?
Boone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ogden High School, Madrid High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boone High School?
The graduation rate of Boone High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Boone High School?
704 students attend Boone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Boone High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boone High School?
Boone High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boone High School offer ?
Boone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boone High School part of?
Boone High School is part of Boone Comm School District.
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